UK
July 1988- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo VERH 56Vertigo 834 311-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VERH 56 A//1 ▽420 T POUNDA TA1PERunout - Side A
VERH 56 B//1 ▽420 TRunout - Side B
John IllsleyGlass
Vinyl pressings
Glass
by John Illsley · 1988
14 pressings13 countriesPop RockRock
Glass was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Glass
13 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 13 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 25638-1Warner Bros. Records 1-25638
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1-25638 A -SH1 DMM KDISC PB B-30800-SH1 DMM △20141 1-1Side A runout
1-25638-B -SH1 DMM KDISC PB B-30801-SH1 DMM △20141-X 1-1Side B runout
Japan
June 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 25PP-256
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Europe
July 1988- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo INT. 834 311-1Vertigo 834 311-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
834 311 1 1Y 1 ℗1988 670 07 1 17Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
834 311 1 2Y 1 ℗1988 670 07 1 14Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
834 311 1 1Y 1 ℗1988 670 07 1 13Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
834 311 1 2Y 1 ℗1988 670 07 1 11Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
Spain
July 1988- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 834 311-1
- Format
- LP, Album
South Korea
September 16, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 834 311-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Vertigo 834 311-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | Vertigo 834 311-1 / Vertigo 834311-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Vertigo 834 311-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Vertigo 834 311-1 / Polygram 834 311-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Polygram 834 311-1LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Israel | Vertigo 834311-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Portugal | Vertigo 834 311-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | Teal Trutone Music Starl 5504 843 311-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1988 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 25638-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-25638First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | Vertigo 25PP-256First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Vertigo INT. 834 311-1 / Vertigo 834 311-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Vertigo 834 311-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Vertigo VERH 56 / Vertigo 834 311-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Korea | Vertigo 834 311-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1High Stakes4:37
- A2I Want To See The Moon4:49
- A3Papermen4:29
- A4All I Want Is You4:52
- A5The World Is Made Of Glass5:30
- B1Red Turns To Blue7:22
- B2Let's Dance5:10
- B3She Wants Everything4:59
- B4Star For Now5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Glass are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Glass are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Glass first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Japan, Europe and more. One of them is Vertigo VERH 56, released July 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Glass is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VERH 56, 9 25638-1, 25PP-256, INT. 834 311-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VERH 56 A//1 ▽420 T POUNDA TA1PE and VERH 56 B//1 ▽420 T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Glass on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.